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8 smart gadgets you need to keep in your car

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May 28, 2025

8 smart gadgets you need to keep in your car

There’s always talk of smart home gadgets, designed to upgrade your lifestyle experiences at home.

Dashboard Warning Lights: A DIYer's Guide

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May 26, 2025

Dashboard Warning Lights: A DIYer's Guide

Dashboard warning lights are vital indicators of your vehicle's health and performance.

These are the items that should be in every car cleaning kit

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May 21, 2025

These are the items that should be in every car cleaning kit

A car cleaning kit is essential to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape. That’s because proper car maintenance also includes caring for the vehicle in ways other than basic repairs.

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Starter Motor

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May 19, 2025

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Starter Motor

The starter motor is an essential component of a vehicle's starting system. It is typically located near the engine's flywheel.

The history of the OBD2 standard and why it exists today

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May 14, 2025

The history of the OBD2 standard and why it exists today

Today, we have the OBD2 standard to help us figure out what’s wrong with our vehicles.

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May 12, 2025

Common Symptoms of Faulty Brake Pads

Brake Pads are essential components of your vehicle's braking system. The Brake Pads located within the brake calipers mounted on each wheel.

The 10 Best Road Trip Essentials You’ll Want for Your Next Adventure

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May 08, 2025

The 10 Best Road Trip Essentials You’ll Want for Your Next Adventure

Heading out on a grand adventure is always exciting. But no matter how long you’re going to be away, whether it’s a couple of days, weeks, or even months, you’ll want to stock up and prepare.

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Brake Booster

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May 05, 2025

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Brake Booster

The Brake Booster is a critical component of your vehicle’s braking system. The Brake Booster is located between the brake pedal and the master cylinder.

Here’s why everyone should have a car scanner

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Apr 30, 2025

Here’s why everyone should have a car scanner

No matter how well you take care of your vehicle, it’s going to break down or malfunction. When that happens, you need a reliable way to diagnose and identify the problem.

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What is SRS? How will an Innova scan tool help me?

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Jan 04, 2024

What is SRS? How will an Innova scan tool help me?

SRS stands for Supplemental Restraint System, which relates to your vehicle's airbags and seatbelts.

What is ABS? How will an Innova scan tool help me?

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Jan 04, 2024

What is ABS? How will an Innova scan tool help me?

ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System. ABS is an important safety feature for every vehicle as it helps slow down a vehicle when using the brakes.

What do the LED Lights mean on my OBD2 Device?

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Jan 02, 2024

What do the LED Lights mean on my OBD2 Device?

A green light indicates that all engine systems are running normally, which means that all emission monitors are active and performing their diagnostic testing, and no DTCs are present.

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Dec 26, 2023

What is Limp Mode?

Limp Mode, also known as Limp-Home Mode or Fail-Safe Mode, is a safety feature employed in modern vehicles with electronic engine controls.

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Dec 26, 2023

Freeze Frame PID Definitions

OBD-II PIDs (On-board diagnostics Parameter IDs) are codes used to request data from a vehicle, used as a diagnostic tool. SAE standard J1979 defines many OBD-II PIDs.

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Dec 21, 2023

A Guide for Live Data

Note: Some Data Points vary based on a vehicle's make and model. To know more about the data points, refer to your vehicle's support manual.

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Dec 20, 2023

What Are Bi-Directional Tests?

In the context of scan tools, bi-directional refers to the ability of the tool to communicate and interact with various vehicle systems in both directions.

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Dec 20, 2023

PCM stands for Powertrain Control Module. Basically, this is the brain of your vehicle. It's generally a combined controller consisting of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU).

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Dec 19, 2023

What is Mode 6?

The majority of OBD2 scanners have nine standard modes, and each mode corresponds to different data sets. OBD2 is built within vehicle computers to allow external equipment, namely an OBD2 scanner, to ask for specific data on the current vehicle systems' status.

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Road Trip Rules to Know Before Hitting the Highway

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Jan 31, 2022

Road Trip Rules to Know Before Hitting the Highway

Here are some simple road trip rules to keep in mind before venturing out!

Road Safety for Women Drivers: Safety Tips to Consider When Driving Alone

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Jan 31, 2022

Road Safety for Women Drivers: Safety Tips to Consider When Driving Alone

We give you 7 expert tips on how to stay safe and dominate your freedom to drive solo.

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Jan 14, 2022

KateTheJeep Full Circle Video

They said it shouldn’t be done and highly unadvised, but Innova brand Ambassador Ali (@katethejeep) decided to take his fully kitted out Jeep up Chocolate Thunder in Johnson Valley, Ca. We’re happy to enable his ambitious endeavors in vehicle exploration empowerment. See the full feature 1/21. Sign up for notifications. 5 lucky winners will receive Innova and Off the Grid Surplus gift cards.

The Top Tools Every DIY Mechanic Should Own

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Oct 19, 2021

The Top Tools Every DIY Mechanic Should Own

Learn what tools the pros say must be in your toolbox to better tackle that next car, truck, or SUV repair and maintenance challenge.

Family of four getting their kids ready for a road trip

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Oct 10, 2021

10 Items Parents Should Keep in Their Car at All Times

A family car is not complete without extra reusable water bottles, blankets, a roadside kit, hygiene products, clothing, a fun family kit, a first aid kit, and other essential items.

Portrait of Keith Andreasen, Innova Electronics R&D Supervisor

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Sep 29, 2021

Keith Andreasen Rejoins Innova Electronics as Product Development Supervisor

Innova Electronics Corporation, a leading supplier of test equipment and diagnostic reporting for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that industry veteran Keith Andreasen has rejoined the company as product development supervisor where he will oversee proof of concept development, user interface modeling, and test and validation for the company's U.S. and global engineering teams.

Tips for Commuting in the Winter Safely | Innova

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Jun 14, 2021

Tips for Commuting in the Winter Safely | Innova

Winter driving is a very different experience than driving in the spring, summer, or falls. There are many ways to commute to work in the winter, such as by biking, walking, or carpooling. Some, however, may opt for the more traditional route of driving themselves. Winter driving presents several new challenges for drivers of all experience levels. While some say that owning an all-wheel drive vehicle makes winter driving easier, that’s not the whole story. After all, all-wheel drive can get you going on slippery roads – but it won’t help you out much when it’s time to stop.

Safe Driving Tips for Teens in a Digital Age | Innova

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Apr 28, 2021

Safe Driving Tips for Teens in a Digital Age | Innova

This article will provide safe driving tips and tricks for the technological era. It will be more focused on teen drivers, but not exclusivity. The audience will consist of teens, parents, as well as the general public.

Interior view of the dashboard and front windshield of a car driving along a mountainside toward a tunnel.

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Apr 01, 2021

What to Do When Your Check Engine Light Comes On

A check engine light can come on for many different reasons, though there are a few most common causes. When yours does, it’s important to know what to do to address the potential problems that could be brewing under the hood of your car.

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